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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Dadasaheb Phalke Award Winner Asha Parekh participates in In-Conversation Session at 53rd IFFI
#IFFIWood, 27 November 2022
Sharing her experience of getting honoured with Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020, legendary actress Ms Asha Parekh said that it’s a long time after which a lady has been accorded with this award. Expressing the surprise and pleasure over receiving the Award, she said, “I am also the first Gujarati to get this award. So, it was a great thing for me but for 2 days it didn’t registered in mind. I was thankful firstly to God because it was too big a surprise for me”. Ms Asha Parekh was speaking during the In-Conversation session at the 53rd International Film Festival of India in Goa today.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2020 was accorded to Ms Asha Parekh for her exemplary lifetime contribution to Indian Cinema. She was conferred with this highest award in India in the field of cinema by the President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu at the 68th National Film Awards held on 30th September, 2022 in New Delhi.
Film Actress Asha Parekh speaking at In-Conversation session of 53rd IFFI, Goa
During the session, Ms Asha Parekh talked about her experience of working in various films such as Kati Patang, Teesri Manzil, Do badan, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Baharon Ke Sapne among others.
Apart from acting, the renowned actress also spoke about how she explored her career in TV direction and production. She said that Gujarati serial- Jyoti which turned out to be a success, gave her confidence. This motivated her further to come up with more TV serials. Best remembered for her series, Kora Kagaz, Parekh's other small screen offerings include Baaje Payal, Dal Mein Kaala and Kuch Pal Saath Tumhara.
Actress Ms Asha Parekh and Moderator Ms Bhawana Somaaya at In-Conversation session of 53rd IFFI, Goa
Ms Asha Parekh talked about her association with various organisations and associations related to film industry. She became President of Cine Artistes’ Association from 1994 to 2000. She was also the first female chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification  of India, holding the honorary post from 1998- 2001. She served as treasurer of Cine and Television Artists Association .
Ms Asha Parekh is a renowned film actress, director and producer and an accomplished Indian classical dancer. Starting her career as a child actor she made her debut as the lead heroine in Dil Deke Dekho and has gone on to act in over 95 movies. She has acted in celebrated films like Kati Patang, Teesri Manzil, Love in Tokyo, Aya Saawan Jhoom Ke, Aan Milo Sajna, Mera Gaon Mera Desh.PIB IFFI CAST AND CREW | Nadeem/ Monika/ Darshana | IFFI 53 - 141
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Ministry of Steel
Spectacular NMDC Exhibition at DPE's Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav Mega Show
The largest iron ore producer of India, National Mineral Development Corporation  is participating in the Exhibition, organized by Department of Public Enterprises  to celebrate the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav  at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Center, Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 9th to 12th June, 2022. Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel and Smt Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, inaugurated the exhibition on ‘Nation Building and CPSEs’ where 75 CPSEs including NMDC showcased their achievements towards nation building.
The NMDC pavilion was inaugurated by the company’s Director  Shri Amitava Mukherjee. The stall displays of NMDC’s major achievements of 42 million tonnes iron ore production, the company’s transformational digital journey, and investment in building the social capital of its host communities. In the honour of 75 years of independence, NMDC is organizing activities and campaigns to engage people in celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav as a Jan-Utsav in the spirit of Jan-Bhagidari.
Congratulating team NMDC for its excellent display at the exhibition, Shri Amitava Mukherjee said, “NMDC’s endeavor to build a robust digital infrastructure is in line with the motive of the Finance Ministry’s Iconic Week. Our lighthouse digital initiative will boost production, ensure mineral security, and is a tribute to India@75.”
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC said that CPSEs have played a pivotal role in the growth story of our nation and this iconic Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration is befitting. NMDC is devoted to building a self-reliant and steel solid future for India. It is a moment of pride for us to be a part of this mega show.
Prime Minister's Office
PM CARES Fund Trust allocates Rs.201.58 crores for installation of 162 dedicated PSA Medical Oxygen Generation Plants in public health facilities
The Prime Minister’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situations  Fund Trust is allocating Rs.201.58 crores for installation of additional 162 dedicated Pressure Swing Adsorption  Medical Oxygen Generation Plants inside public health facilities in the country.
Ø The total project cost includes Rs.137.33 crores towards supply and commissioning of the plants and Management fee of Central Medical Supply Store  and around Rs.64.25 crores towards Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract.
Ø The procurement will be done by the Central Medical Supply Store  – an autonomous body of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Ø A total of 162 plants with total capacity of 154.19 MT are to be installed in 32 States/UTs [Annexure-I].
Ø The Govt. hospitals where these plants are to be installed have been identified in consultation with the States/UTs concerned.
Ø The plants have a warranty for first 3 years. For the next 7 years, the project includes CAMC .
Ø Routine O&M is to be done by the hospitals/States. After the CAMC period, entire O&M will be borne by the hospitals/States.
Ø This mechanism will further strengthen public health system and enable long term systematic augmentation of medical oxygen availability in a cost effective manner. Adequate and uninterrupted supply of oxygen is an essential pre-requisite for managing moderate and severe cases of COVID -19, in addition to various other medical conditions where this need arises. Installation of PSA Oxygen Concentrator Plants in public health facilities is an important step to reduce the health facility’s dependence on the system of store and supply and to enable these facilities to have their own oxygen generation capacity. This will not only increase the total oxygen availability pool of the States/UTs, but also facilitate providing of oxygen support in timely manner to patients in these public health facilities.
Annexure-I
State/UT-wise distribution of number of PSA O2 Concentrator Plants
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Sl. No.
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Name of State/UT
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Total No. of PSA O2 Concentrator Plants
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1.
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Assam
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6
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2.
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Mizoram
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1
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3.
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Meghalaya
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3
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4.
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Manipur
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3
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5.
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Nagaland
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3
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6.
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Sikkim
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1
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7.
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Tripura
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2
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8.
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Uttarakhand
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7
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9.
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Himachal Pradesh
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7
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10.
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Lakshadweep
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2
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11.
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Chandigarh
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3
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12.
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Puducherry
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6
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13.
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Delhi
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8
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14.
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Ladakh
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3
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15.
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J&K
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6
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16.
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Bihar
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5
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17.
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Chhattisgarh
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4
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18.
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Madhya Pradesh
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8
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19.
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Maharashtra
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10
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20.
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Odisha
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7
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21.
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Uttar Pradesh
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14
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22.
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West Bengal
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5
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23.
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Andhra Pradesh
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5
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24.
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Haryana
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6
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25.
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Goa
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2
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26.
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Punjab
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3
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27.
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Rajasthan
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4
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28.
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Jharkhand
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4
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29.
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Gujarat
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8
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30.
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Telangana
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5
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31.
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Kerala
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5
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32.
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Karnataka
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6
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TOTAL
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162
Note: The remaining States/UT are yet to submit their PSA requirements.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the first Assembly of the International Solar Alliance at Vigyan Bhawan. The same event also marked the inauguration of the second IORA Renewable Energy Ministerial Meeting, and the 2nd Global RE-Invest . The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, was present on the occasion.
Addressing the gathering, the Prime Minister said that in the last 150 to 200 years, mankind has depended on fossil fuels for energy needs. He said nature is now indicating that options such as solar, wind and water, offer more sustainable energy solutions. In this context, he expressed confidence that in future, when people talk of organisations for the welfare of mankind established in the 21st century, the International Solar Alliance will be at the top of the list. He said this is a great forum to work towards ensuring climate justice. He said the International Solar Alliance could replace OPEC as the key global energy supplier in the future.
The Prime Minister said that the effect of increased use of renewable energy is now visible in India. He added that India is working towards the goals of the Paris Agreement through an action plan. He said that the target is to generate 40 percent of India's total energy requirements in 2030, by non fossil fuel based sources. He said India is developing with a new self-confidence of "Poverty to Power."
The Prime Minister said that along with power generation, power storage is also important. In this context, he mentioned the National Energy Storage Mission. He said that under this Mission, the Government is focusing on demand creation, indigenous manufacturing, innovation and energy storage.
The Prime Minister said that besides solar and wind power, India is working on biomass, biofuel and bio-energy. He said efforts are being made to make India's transport system clean fuel based. He said that by converting bio-waste to biofuel, India is converting a challenge into an opportunity.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
Payroll Reporting in India – A Formal Employment Perspective
The National Statistical Office, Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the press note on Employment Outlook of the country covering the period September, 2017 to October, 2021 based on the administrative records available with selected government agencies to assess the progress in certain dimensions.
A detailed note is annexed.
EAC-PM
EAC-PM welcomes the measures taken by the Government to Revive Economic Sentiment
The Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitaraman made path breaking announcements today by revising the corporate tax rate downward and altering the percentage and application of Minimum Alternate Tax in certain cases. She has also taken measures to stabilize and enhance the flow of funds into the capital market and broadened the scope of CSR funding. EAC-PM has welcomed these comprehensive measures. These are important steps which will boost investment and enhance India’s economic growth. The Finance Minister has given an option to corporations to choose between reduced tax rates and prevailing exemptions. The Council feels that an even lower tax rate of 15% for companies making fresh investments in the coming months is bound to trigger new investments which will further augment India’s GDP. This augmentation will counterbalance the revenue that will be foregone.
Today’s announcements, that are part of the series of measures taken by the Government to revive economic sentiment will go a long way in helping India realise its full economic potential.
Ministry of Tourism
Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar on “Secrets and Delights of Indian Cuisine”
Food in India is a vibrant assortment of uncountable dishes, cooking styles
The Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series titled “Secrets and Delights of Indian Cuisine” held on 26th December 2020 focused on Indian Cuisine and its importance. Food in India is a vibrant assortment of uncountable dishes, cooking styles and it is distinctly characterised by the subtle and sophisticated use of spices, grains, vegetables and fruits that are locally available. Indian food is a balance food as it satiates the taste buds with all sorts of flavours in it such as salty, sweet, bitter or spicy with combination of one or more food grains, vegetables spices etc.
The webinar was presented by Dr. Aruna Sharma, retired IASofficer of MP Cadre batch 1982.She mainly emphasized on importance of the locally grown food grains, vegetables, role & importance of spices and itsrole in building immunity.
In India the landscape, culture, food changes every few hundred kilometres and how true is that! There are endless varieties of cooking styles & cuisines from North to South and East to West across our incredible country. Indian food is based on holistic approach to nutrition with locally available food grains, vegetables, spices etc. The food culture in India is very vibrant and available in different forms and style from home cooked food, street food to a fine dine experience.
Dekho Apna Desh series highlight the beautifully diverse culture of the country and espouse the spirit of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat.
Summing up the webinar, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General spoke about the different types of cuisines, food trails available across the country. She also mentioned about the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator  Certification, a digital initiative by the Ministry of Tourism for the citizens of India to become the part of Tourism Industry.
The Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series is presented in technical partnership with National e Governance Department, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. The Sessions of Webinar are now available on the https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbzIbBmMvtvH7d6Zo_ZEHDA/featured and also on all social media accounts of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
The next webinar in the series, will be on Winter in Kolkata- 10 hidden places for the soul traveller and is scheduled for 2nd January 2021 at 11.00 am.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Observance of ‘World Patient Safety Day’ on 17th September 2022
Theme of the Patient Safety Day – “Medication without Harm”
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt of India observes ‘Patient Safety Day’ 0n 17th September every year. This year the theme of the Patient Safety Day is Medication without Harm.
For creating, awareness on patient safety issues among field-level functionaries, MoHFW has organised a week-long “Rogi Kalyan Saptaah” from the 12th – 17th September, wherein all the states, districts, and healthcare facilities organised a series of activities to improve the safety of the healthcare system for everyone including patients and service providers.
At the national level, in a function held on 16th September 2022, Shri Rajesh Bhushan, Union Health Secretary released a self-assessment tool, ‘SaQushal- Patient Safety Self-Assessment Tool’ under the existing National Quality Assurance Standards  and also administered the Patient Safety Pledge. The tools have been developed by QPS Division, NHSRC in collaboration with the subject matter experts. The tools would enable the health facilities for self-assessment in matrix of safety and help them to reduce errors.
In his address, the Health Secretary emphasised different steps taken by the Government of India to ensure quality and patient safety at public healthcare facilities. He urged the states to undertake baseline assessment of all health facilities and develop a roadmap for having maximum number of health facilities, as NQAS certified.
The launch event was followed by national webinar, wherein eminent speakers spoke on multiple facets of patient safety, including medication safety. A series of webinars have been planned over next two days. The first Webinar was inaugurated by Prof  Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services.
The launch event and webinar attracted a large audience with over 850 healthcare professionals from public and private institutions, Mission Directors NHM, senior officials from the Ministry of health and family Welfare, nodal officers and other officials working in the field of Quality and patient safety at states and UTs. Representatives from academic institutions, development partners, NGOs, and International agencies, were also present in the webinar.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Blue Economy is the sixth dimension of Government of India’s Vision of New India by 2030
Union Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today said that the Government of India’s Vision of New India by 2030 enunciated in February 2019 highlighted the Blue Economy as the sixth dimension of its vision. He said, Rs. 150 Cr has been provisioned during 2021-22 under Deep Ocean Mission.
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today, Dr Jitendra Singh said, a Draft Policy document on Blue Economy has been prepared by MoES taking into consideration the reports of the expert working groups which emphasizes holistic development and growth of India’s Blue Economy. The following seven thematic areas or pillars are identified:
- National accounting framework for the blue economy and ocean governance.
- Coastal Marine Spatial Planning and Tourism.
- Marine fisheries, aquaculture, and fish processing.
- Manufacturing, Emerging industries, trade, technology, services, and skill development.
- Logistics, infrastructure and shipping, including trans-shipments.
- Coastal and deep-sea mining and offshore energy.
- Security, strategic dimensions, and international engagement
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Ministry of Labour & Employment
EPFO makes filing of ECR easier for business
In the current scenario of lockdown announced by the Govt. to control the spread of COVID-19 pandemic and other disruptions, the businesses and enterprises are not able to function normally and are facing liquidity / cash crunch to pay their statutory dues even though they are retaining the employees on their rolls.
Keeping in view the above situation and to further ease the compliance procedure under EPF & MP Act, 1952, the filing of monthly Electronic-Challan cum Return  is separated from Payment of the statutory contributions reported in the ECR.
The ECR can now onwards be filed by an employer without the need of simultaneous payment of contributions and contributions may be paid later by the employer after filing the ECR.
The above change will entail convenience to the employers as well as the employees covered under the Act and Schemes.
Filing of ECR by the employer in time is indicative of employer’s intent to comply will not therefore attract penal consequences if the dues are paid within the extended time as announced by the Government.
Filing of ECR in time shall help in credit of employer’s and employee’s share of contributions, totaling 24% of wages by Central Govt. in EPF accounts of low wage earners in establishments eligible under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana package.
The current ECR data shall also help in policy planning and decisions making for further relief to the businesses and EPF members adversely impacted by the Pandemic.
Ministry of Education
200 students and teachers including winners of Kala Utsav will witness national level Republic Day parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi tomorrow as special guests;
These participants in Prime Minister's Pariksha pe Charcha will also witness Beating Retreat ceremony on 29th January
Participants to visit Rajghat, Sadaiv Atal, Prime Minister’s Museum, Kartavya Path etc to get acquainted with our rich legacy
200 students including the Winners of Kala Utsav and students and teachers of States attending Prime Minister's Pariksha pe Charcha will also witness Republic Day parade on 26th January 2023 and Beating Retreat on 29th January 2023. These children will be seated in enclosure 18 at the Katavya Path during the Republic Day Parade. 2400 students and teachers from all over India will physically attend Prime Minister's townhall programme Pariksha pe Charge at Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi on 27th January 2023 in addition to teachers, students and parents joining the programme virtually from both home and abroad.
The participant students in Pariksha pe Charcha programme in Delhi will also be taken to places of national importance like the Rajghat, Sadaiv Atal, Prime Minister’s Museum, Kartavya Path etc to make them acquainted with our rich legacy.
Pariksha Pe Charcha has been conceptualized by the Prime Minister wherein students, parents, teachers interact with him on various topics related to life and exams. This year’s edition of Pariksha Pe Charcha will be held at 11 AM on 27th January 2023 at Talkatora Indoor Stadium, New Delhi. The programme will be telecast live on DoorDarshan and other major TV channels.
This year about 38.80 Lakh registrations have taken place, out of which more than 16 lakhs are from State Boards. This is more than two times higher than the registrations  which took place during PPC 2022. The registrations have been done from 155 countries.
102 students and teachers from across the country and 80 winners of Kala Utsav competition shall witness the main event on 27th January 2023 as special guests.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Rs 110 crore ROPAX Jetty Project to come up on river Dhamra in Odisha
Now travel time will reduce from 6 hours to just an hour
Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways  has accorded administrative approval for sanction of Rs 50.30 crore for developing all-weather ROPAX Jetty and allied infrastructure connecting Kaninali in Bhadrak district &Talachua in Kendrapara district, Odisha under the Sagarmala initiative. The Government of Odisha will fund another 50% cost of the project.
The total capital cost of the project is Rs 110.60 crore which includes construction of RO-PAX Jetty at Kaninali and Talachua, utility infrastructures such as parking area development, navigational aids and dredging.
This project will reduce travel time for passengers from 6 hours by road to 1 hour by waterway. The development of the existing ghat with all-weather ROPAX jetties is being carried out with intent of accommodating boats, launches and other vessels as well as to ply vessel having capacity to carry 10 light Motor vehicles, 20 Motorbikes along with 60 passengers at a time, simultaneously ensuring safety of all passengers and vehicles.The project will facilitate indirect employment opportunities to locals around Dhamra river and reduce road distance of ~200 km from Talachua to Dhamra.
Kaninali in Bhadrak district and Talachua in Kendrapada district, are located on the northern and southern banks of River Dhamra respectively. The people of Talachua and nearby villages largely depend upon Dhamra port for their livelihood, which is approximately 4 kms from Kaninali Ghat. Since there is no connectivity through roads, the local population depends upon passenger ferries at ghats of Kaninali and Talachua to cross the river . Currently, Number of passenger vehicles move through private boats without safety and passengers face difficulty in embarking and disembarking from launches on an everyday basis. This project will enhance the safety of passengers and vehicles with state-of-the-art utility infrastructure. The connectivity will increase the commercial and business activities and uplift the socio-economic status of the surrounding region.